Re: Masterpiece Theater

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"

Re: Masterpiece Theater

Originally Posted by Critical

"She's never more righteous than when she's in the wrong." Maggie Smith gets all the best lines!

I love her character! She's one of my favorites on the show.

I loved last night so much better than the premiere. Great to see Thomas back at his slimy best. That was so noble of Mary not to reveal Lavinia's secret when she was under so much pressure to do so, and it could have led to her own happiness. Wow, that took real strength of character. It's nice to see her and Edith growing up and maturing.

Speaking of pressure, poor Daisy. It looks like William might want a quick wedding. Poor girl, what a terrible position to be in. I also kind of sympathize with the family's irritation. It's one thing to want to help the troops, but to be guilted into giving up most of your house for who knows how long would get on my nerves, too.

Looks like the fireworks explode next week for Matthew's mother. Duck!

Re: Masterpiece Theater

Originally Posted by Florimel

And she deserves them!

Totally! I was bummed that she didn't win the Golden Globe last night. She deserved it.

I watched a video of a panel discussion with Hugh Bonneville, Joanne Froggatt, Elizabeth McGovern. Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens (along with a co-creator and producer) the other night on (I think) the PBS site and one of them said that some of Maggie Smith's lines are ad libbed. They also said that she's hilarious. I adore her, so I'm happy to see her in anything. I LOVE her as Violet. She delivers a line to Sir Richard in the season finale that is dead-pan and totally hilarious....pretty much like most of her lines!

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"

Re: Masterpiece Theater

Wow, this IS a hard thread to find. My prior comment was moved over from the
non-reality show thread.
With all of the crap on tv, it is so great to find something with such rich characters
and great writing!

Re: Masterpiece Theater

Originally Posted by ladygreco

Wow, this IS a hard thread to find. My prior comment was moved over from the
non-reality show thread.
With all of the crap on tv, it is so great to find something with such rich characters
and great writing!

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"